5.0 from 120 votes
Low Carb Tuna Melt Zucchini Boats
Lightened-up tuna melt loaded with flavor and makes for a light lunch, brunch or dinner.
Prep Time
10 mins
Cook Time
10 mins
Total Time
35 mins
Servings: 2
Calories: 84 kcal
Course:
Main Course
Cuisine:
American
Ingredients
- 1 Large zucchini halved lengthwise
- kosher salt and pepper, to taste
- 1 oz can tuna drained
- 1 stalk celery finely chopped
- ½ small red onion diced
- ¼ Cup plain greek yogurt
- 2 Tbsp chopped dill
- 1 Tsp Dijon mustard
- 1 Tbsp fresh lemon juice
- 1 Jalapeño thinly sliced or chopped
- ¼ Cup shredded cheddar cheese
OPTIONAL TOPPINGS
- corn
- chopped tomatoes
- red chili peppers
- green onions
Instructions
- Preheat your oven to 350F and line a baking tray with parchment paper.
- Cut the zucchini in half lengthwise, then scoop out the insides and save for another use.
- Place the zucchini into the prepared baking tray, and spray with cooking oil. Season with salt and pepper to taste, then place into the middle rack of the oven and bake for 12-15 minutes, or until just tender.
- In a mixing bowl, add tuna, celery, red onion, yogurt, dill, mustard, lemon juice, and jalapeño. Mix until combined, then taste and season with salt and pepper as needed.
- Stuff the zucchini with the tuna mixture then sprinkle with cheddar.
- Continue to bake in the preheated oven for about 10 minutes, or until cheese is melted. Enjoy!
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Notes
- Please keep in mind that the nutritional information is calculated using a nutrition facts calculator. It is a rough estimate and can vary greatly based on products used.
Nutrition Information
Calories
84kcal
(4%)
Carbohydrates
10g
(3%)
Protein
9g
(18%)
Fat
2g
(3%)
Saturated Fat
1g
(5%)
Cholesterol
4mg
(1%)
Sodium
141mg
(6%)
Potassium
497mg
(14%)
Fiber
2g
(8%)
Sugar
7g
(14%)
Vitamin A
459IU
(9%)
Vitamin C
42mg
(47%)
Calcium
118mg
(12%)
Iron
1mg
(6%)
Nutrition Facts
Serving: 2Serving
Amount Per Serving
Calories 84
% Daily Value*
| Calories | 84kcal | 4% |
| Carbohydrates | 10g | 3% |
| Protein | 9g | 18% |
| Fat | 2g | 3% |
| Saturated Fat | 1g | 5% |
| Cholesterol | 4mg | 1% |
| Sodium | 141mg | 6% |
| Potassium | 497mg | 11% |
| Fiber | 2g | 8% |
| Sugar | 7g | 14% |
| Vitamin A | 459IU | 9% |
| Vitamin C | 42mg | 47% |
| Calcium | 118mg | 12% |
| Iron | 1mg | 6% |
* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet.